How To Fix WRF_AT009 - Selection conflict; system will ignore recipient restrictions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT - Messages for Allocation Table RTFASH

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Selection conflict; system will ignore recipient restrictions

What causes this issue?

If you want to restrict changes to certain recipients, you can only
select fields from the following areas:
<LS>Communication - Plant</>
<LS>Reference Data - Plant</>
<LS>Delivery Phases (Item and Plants)</>

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_CHECK

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT009 - Selection conflict; system will ignore recipient restrictions ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_AT009 – Selection conflict; system will ignore recipient restrictions
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when there is a conflict in the selection criteria for recipients in a workflow or output determination process. Specifically, the system detects that the recipient restrictions defined (such as organizational units, roles, or user groups) conflict with other selection parameters, making it impossible to correctly determine or restrict the recipients. As a result, the system decides to ignore the recipient restrictions to proceed.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Overlapping or contradictory recipient rules.
  Recipient restrictions that cannot be applied due to missing or inconsistent master data.
  Conflicts between static and dynamic recipient determination.
  Incorrect configuration in workflow or output determination steps.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Recipient Determination Configuration:
  
  Check the workflow or output determination rules where recipients are defined.
  Look for conflicting or overlapping recipient restrictions.
  Simplify or clarify the recipient selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that organizational units, roles, and user assignments are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the users or groups referenced in the restrictions exist and are active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Recipient Restrictions:
  
  If restrictions are too strict or contradictory, modify them to be consistent.
  Avoid mixing incompatible restriction types (e.g., static and dynamic) without clear precedence.
  
  
  
  Test the Workflow or Output Determination:
  
  After adjustments, test the process to confirm that recipients are correctly determined without conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_AT009 for any known issues or patches.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on workflow recipient determination and output management.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SWDD (Workflow Builder), SWE2 (Event Linkage), NACE (Output Types)
  SAP Modules: Workflow (WF), Output Management, HR (if organizational data involved)
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes referencing WRF_AT009 or related workflow recipient issues.
  Logs and Traces: Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log) to analyze recipient determination steps and identify conflicts.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The WRF_AT009 error indicates conflicting recipient restrictions in SAP workflow or output determination. Resolving it involves reviewing and correcting recipient selection criteria and ensuring consistent master data, so the system can correctly apply recipient restrictions without conflicts.